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Italian Counter Balance Floor Lamp
Located in Studio City, CA
Vintage Italian counter-balance floor lamp with black shade. Newly wired (euro) with US adaptor
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Florian Schulz Double Counter Balance Pendants
By Florian Schulz
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fantastic double counter balance pendants by Florian Schulz. Two brass pendants suspended with
Category
2010s German Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Counter Balance Pendant Lamp Paavo Tynell
By Taito, Paavo Tynell
Located in New York, NY
Paavo Tynell counter balance pendant lamp. Early counter balance pendant light by Paavo Tynell
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Counter Balance Desk Lamp Hustad Luchten, 1980s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice counter balance Hustadt Luchten Desk lamp Halogen 1980s
2 light modes. Adjustable in
Category
Vintage 1980s German Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Italian Mid-Century Modern Counter-Balance Fixture or Pendant
Located in New York, NY
An Italian counter-balance fixture. The shade moves up and down via a weighted counter-balance and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Robert Sonneman Counter Balance Floor Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Sheffield, MA
Mid-century 1970s vintage counter balance arm adjustable floor lamp by Robert Sonneman. This
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rare Counter Balance Large Floor Lamp, 1960s
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
Very unique counter balance floor lamp, 1960s. The balance arm has a chrome globe joint and is
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Floor Lamp Brass Counter Balance 1970s Minimalist
By Sölken Leuchten
Located in London, GB
sits on an angled stand with counter balance which can also be pivoted at almost 180 degrees. This
Category
Vintage 1970s German Minimalist Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Counter balance floor lamp by Sölken leuchte, 1970s
By Sölken Leuchten
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
Design classic by Sölken leuchten, 1970s.
This counter balance floor lamp is hight adjustable and
Category
Vintage 1970s German Minimalist Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Custom Order Paavo Tynell Counter Balance for Taito Oy 1940s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Amarillo, TX
Paavo Tynell
Counter Balance, model NM 348
Taito Oy
brass, glass, steel wire
Measures: 54
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Florian Schulz Counter Balance Pendant with Frosted Glass Shade, 1970s Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare counter balance pendant by Florian Schulz. Beautiful brass canopy feeds three black cloth
Category
Vintage 1970s German Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 40 in W 14 in D 14 in
Rare Florian Schulz Counter Balance Light with Ceramic Shade, Germany 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare counter balance pendant by Florian Schulz. Beautiful brass canopy feeds three black cloth
Category
Vintage 1970s German Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Minimalist Black and Chrome Table Lamp, Counter Balance Swiss 1970's
By Swisslamps International AG
Located in London, GB
The counter balance architect's table Lamp is a rare find attributed to Laszlo Nigrini for Swiss
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Angelo Brotto adjustable counter-balance floor lamp for Esperia, Italy, 1954.
By Angelo Brotto
Located in CASTENRAY, NL
Early and very rare adjustable counter-balance floorlamp by Angelo Brotto for Esperia Italy
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Aluminum, Brass
H 69 in W 15 in D 15 in
Florian Schulz Nickel Double Counter Balance Chandelier, 1980s Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Architectural nickel counter balance chandelier by Florian Schulz. Two pendants hang on both sides
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
3 Arms Counter Balance Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Elegant minimalist chandelier with 3 counter balanced rotating arm that pivot 180 degree with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...
Materials
Brass
JJM Hoogervorst Anvia Counter Balance Ceiling Lamp Holland 1957
By J. J. M. Hoogervorst
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Fantastic sculptural counter balance ceiling lamp designed by JJM Hoogervorst for Anvia Almelo
Category
Vintage 1950s Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Florian Schulz Large Nickel Counter Balance Pendant Light Keos, 1970
By Florian Schulz
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Elegant, early version of large counter balance pendant light, named KEOS, by Florian Schulz, made
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Scandinavian Teak Counter Balance Floor Lamp
By Domus
Located in London, GB
Tall Danish Mid-Century Modern floor lamp, produced around the early 1970's. The teak frame has an adjustable arm (with a length of 120 cm) and counterbalance weight for positioning ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Teak
Counter Balance Architect Desk Lamp, 1980s
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
Black metal Architect desk lamp with counterweight and red details, reminiscent of the Memphis Group style.
The desk lamp can be placed in countless different positions. The heavy b...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Minimalist Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Robert Sonneman Counter Balance White Metal and Chrome 1980s Table Desk Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A 1980s Robert Sonneman counter balance table lamp. This modern table lamp features a very chic 80s
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
J.J.J. Hoogervorst Red Counter Balance Ceiling Lamp by Anvia Holland, 1950
By Anvia, J. J. M. Hoogervorst
Located in The Hague, NL
First edition sculptural counter balance ceiling lamp designed by JJM Hoogervorst for Anvia Almelo
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 82.68 in D 14.97 in
Minimalist Counter Balance Floor Lamp Black 1970s
By Sölken Leuchten
Located in London, GB
arm holding a round disk counter weight. This gives the lamps optimize use. The arms sits on an
Category
Vintage 1970s German Minimalist Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Stilnovo counter balance pendant lamp Italy 1955
By Stilnovo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare counterbalance pulley pendant lamp designed and manufactured by Stilnovo, Italy 1955. This pendant lamp has the ability to easily change height and can serve more purposes on 1 ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Custom Italian Counter Balance by Le Lampade
By Stilnovo
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Vintage style three arm floating chandelier, inspired by Italian midcentury lighting designs this chandelier features three pivoting extended arms radiating from a center column with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Brass
Custom Italian Counter Balance by Le Lampade
By Stilnovo
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Vintage style three arm floating chandelier, inspired by Italian midcentury lighting designs this chandelier features three pivoting extended arms radiating from a center column with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Brass
Counter Balance Floor Lamp Minimalist in Black 1970s
By Sölken Leuchten
Located in London, GB
arm holding a round disk counter weight. This gives the lamps optimize use. The arms sits on an
Category
Vintage 1970s German Minimalist Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Paavo Tynell Brass Counter Balance for Taito Oy
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Amarillo, TX
Paavo Tynell
Counterbalance ceiling lamp, model k2-46
Taito OY
Finland, 1940s
perforated and enameled brass
40 h × 14 dia in
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Teak Counter Balance Floor Lamp with Silk Shade
Located in London, GB
counter weight on the cord. The lamp is engineered with well balanced functional details. The original raw
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Teak, Silk
Midcentury adjustable diabolo counter balance architectural desk lamp, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Zaandam, NL
A perfect example of midcentury italian craftsmanship from the 1960s. The brass is in a lovely patinated condition. The diabolo shade can be adjusted as can be seen in the pics. The ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 11.42 in W 12.6 in D 4.34 in
Florian Schulz Style Pendant Light, Brass Counterweight Counter Balance, 1960s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
counter weight in the middle position is ca. 43 inch (110 cm) but it easily can be shortened.
Current max
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 43.31 in Dm 17.33 in
Italian Midcentury Brass Articulating and Counter-Balance Desk Lamp, Arredoluce
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in New York, NY
designed to provide sculptural balance and subtle drama as it adjusts to any angle on demand and provides
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Brass, Metal
H 22 in W 30 in D 6 in
Florian Schulz Style Pendant Light, Brass Counterweight Counter Balance, 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A height adjustable pendant lamp in the style of Florian Schulz, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The fixture is made of solid polished brass which...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 59.06 in Dm 19.69 in
Florian Schulz Dome Pendant Light, Brass Counterweight Counter Balance, 1970
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A height adjustable pendant lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The fixture is made of solid polished brass which has...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Elegant Counter Balance Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz Germany 1980s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant Mid-Century Modern counterweight pendant lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1980s.
Executed in nickel-plated brass. The lamp needs 1 x E27 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired. It ...
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel, Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Counter-Balance Floor Lamp, Angelo Lelli, Arredoluce
By Arredoluce
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Model Italian Mid-century Modern Cantilevered Floor Lamp, attributed to Angelo Lelli and Arredoluce, exhibiting innovative engineering, craftsmanship and aesthetics. The stan...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Carrara Marble, Nickel, Steel
H 66.5 in W 26 in D 11.5 in
Exceptional Solan Counter Balance Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1980s, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant and extremely rare, large Mid-Century Modern counterweight pendant lamp Solan by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1980s.
Executed in solid polished brass. The lamp needs one E27 Edi...
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 9.45 in Dm 18.9 in
The "Upper King" Reissued Anvia Counter Balance Lamp No. 1506 in Black
By Anvia, J. J. M. Hoogervorst
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"The fishing rod" lamp is one of the most iconic Dutch lights. It's designer, Jan Hoogervorst, was known for creating Annual Collections for legendary Dutch manufacturer ANVIA from t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Dutch Ceiling Counter Balance Lamp by Willem Hagoort for Hagoort Lampen, 1960s
By Willem Hagoort
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
The customer comes in an is looking for a lamp above a round table, which he can turn away and can light a part of the table. There is no such a lamp in the existing collection.
Ha...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
H 39.38 in W 47.25 in D 11.82 in
Onos Fixture With Side Counter Weights by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic Florian Schulz counter balance pendant by Florian Schulz. Design period: 1970-1979
Category
Vintage 1980s German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Onos Fixture With Side Counter Weights by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic Florian Schulz white counter balance pendant by Florian Schulz. Design period: 1970-1979
Category
Vintage 1980s German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Kinetic Balancing Man Sculpture by Strauss, 1970’s
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jere style Brutalist tabletop or book shelf counter balance sculpture
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Metal
H 21 in W 10 in D 10 in
Modern Counter Balanced Brass & Enamel Light Fixture in the Style of Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Miami, FL
Solid brass Italian modern counter-balance ceiling light fixture, in the style of Stilnovo, with a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern More Lighting
Materials
Brass, Enamel
H 28 in W 62 in D 14.5 in
Hardrill & Horstmann Counterpoise Articulating Desk Lamp, England 1950s
By Hadrill & Horstman
Located in New York, NY
functional counter balance.
Category
Vintage 1950s English Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Midcentury Height Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp By Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A height adjustable brass counter balance pendant lamp by J.T. Kalmar manufactured in midcentury in
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Sarfatti Style Pendant
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, cream and grey discs with coordinating counter balance balls.
Category
2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
2 Optelma Desk Lamp Chrome Glass, 1970s
By Optelma
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice chrome counter balance desk light, Optelma Swiss. Chrome with thick
glass details. Good
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Pendant Lamp after Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Industrial counter-balance pendant lamp after Paavo Tynell, 1940s. Solid brass covered with black
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
W A S Benson. An Arts and Crafts chrome plated table lamp with heart shaped base
By Was Benson
Located in London, GB
W A S Benson. An Arts and Crafts chrome plated table lamp with a heart-shaped base and counter
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
H 10.63 in W 7.49 in D 5.91 in
Mid-Century Modern Black Acrylic and Chrome Adjustable Arm Floor Lamp
By Arteluce
Located in Buffalo, NY
design, black acrylic standard with adjustable counter balance arm for multi positioning, original
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Counterweight Silk Pendant Light by J.T. Kalmar Designed by Adolf Loos
By J.T. Kalmar, Adolf Loos
Located in Vienna, AT
A height adjustable brass counter balance pendant lamp by J.T. Kalmar manufactured in midcentury in
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Vienna Secession Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer Sculpture Leg Table
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Extremely heavy weighted cylinder counter balances the cantilever glass and anything placed on top of it
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Tables
Materials
Metal
Cedric Hartman Omaha Bronze Desk Lamp
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bronze Omaha Counter balance desk lamp by Cedric Hartman. Swivel base and shade. Lucite dimmer
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Adjustable Table Light by Robert Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman
Located in NYC, NY
head with a black counter balance at the other end-well suited for as desk or bedside reading lamps.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Paavo Tynel style Lamp with counterweight Model Er99 by Itsu Sweden 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Paris, FR
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Pertorated screen in polished brass. Adjustable height with a counter balance weight. Diameter 40 cm, height
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Florian Schulz Vintage Large Counterbalance Brass Pendants, circa 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A large polished brass counterbalance pendant with brass ball counter balance pulley system by
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 63 in W 27.56 in D 14.77 in
Ron Rezek Table Lamp Orbit by for Bieffeplast, circa 1980
By Ron Rezek, Bieffeplast
Located in Vienna, AT
. The counter balance arm allows to pivot and move the light in all directions. Heavy pyramid base from
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
20th Century Art Deco Tripple Mirror with Light, C.1930
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th Century An Deco tripple mirror with a heavy glass base to counter balance the
Category
20th Century Art Deco Table Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Mirror
Florian Schulz Vintage Large Counterbalance Brass Pendant, circa 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Polished brass counterbalance pendant with brass ball counter balance pulley system by Florian
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Polished Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1970s, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Counter balance pendant designed by Florian Schulz and made in Germany in the 1970s. It is
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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Find many varieties of an authentic counter balance available at 1stDibs. Each counter balance for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. Find 184 options for an antique or vintage counter balance now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer counter balance, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A counter balance made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made counter balance over the years, but those crafted by Florian Schulz, Anvia and J.J.M. Hoogervorst are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Counter Balance?
A counter balance can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,500, while the lowest priced sells for $595 and the highest can go for as much as $39,500.